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Clematis tangutica (Golden clematis)
1 hour care
per year
per year
6m
Max height
Max height
1.5m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Clematis tangutica
Other names
Clematis tangutica, Golden clematis
Genus
Clematis Clematis
Species
C. tangutica - C. tangutica is a vigorous, self-clinging, herbaceous perennial climber with bright green, three-palmate leaves and rich yellow, lantern shaped flowers in late summer, which are replaced by large, fluffy, white seed-heads through autumn and winter.
Clematis tangutica is: Deciduous
Habit
Climbing
Flower
Yellow in Summer
Foliage
Green in Summer; Green in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Aphids , Caterpillars , Earwigs Aphids , Caterpillars , Earwigs
Slime flux , Clematis wilt Slime flux , Clematis wilt
General care
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Where to grow
Clematis tangutica (Golden clematis) will reach a height of 6m and a spread of 1.5m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Wallside and trellises
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
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Botanical name
Clematis tangutica
Other names
Clematis tangutica, Golden clematis
Genus
Clematis Clematis
Species
C. tangutica - C. tangutica is a vigorous, self-clinging, herbaceous perennial climber with bright green, three-palmate leaves and rich yellow, lantern shaped flowers in late summer, which are replaced by large, fluffy, white seed-heads through autumn and winter.
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Climbing
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Colour
Flower
Yellow in Summer
Foliage
Green in Summer; Green in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Aphids , Caterpillars , Earwigs
Specific diseases
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Where to grow
Clematis tangutica (Golden clematis) will reach a height of 6m and a spread of 1.5m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Wallside and trellises
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
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